Apple Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple Cream

FOR THE PANCAKES:
Heat apple juice until boiling. In a medium sized bowl, pour over oats and wheat germ; stir.

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and sea salt in bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat together buttermilk, maple syrup, butter, and eggs. Add dry ingredients. Stir in oats, apples, and cranberries.

Pour 1/4 cup of batter on a hot, greased griddle and turn when edges look dry and top bubbles. Flip and cook until golden brown.

FOR THE MAPLE BUTTER CREAM:
Beat butter until creamy and add maple syrup. Beat heavy cream until stiff. Fold cream into butter mixture. Serve with warm pancakes.